Social, Emotional, Mental Health Mentor

Main responsibilities: To use initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate specialist SEMH intervention and ELSA provision when providing tailored individual and small group support for identified pupils. This role requires deep expertise in addressing social, emotional, and mental health difficulties to promote independence and positive engagement in learning. Understanding that the level and type of support will vary according to the individual pupil and using proven models and strategies of support that are tailored to produce the best outcomes for the individual. Typically, providing study skills and personal support that will assist pupils to develop organisational skills and manage their time and workload effectively. This support will help them to develop as independent learners and maintain the necessary focus on academic progress despite the distractions imposed by their needs. Specialist Practitioners should not act as advocates or clinical counsellors. Working under the direction and leadership of the Assistant Principal of Inclusion, Head of Safeguarding and leadership team: To work with pupils on a one-to-one/ small group basis to identify their individual needs and strengths and to develop and provide a support programme that will facilitate the growth of independence To design, plan, and deliver structured individual and small group Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions, focusing on areas such as emotional regulation, social skills, friendship building, self-esteem, loss, and anger management. To actively encourage pupils to become familiar with academy procedures and the range of support mechanisms that are available to them and to provide them with support to access these To help pupils to develop effective self-regulation skills and where necessary, to provide a level of emotional support to help pupils to engage with learning and the social aspects of academy life. This may include helping pupils reflect on th